Kingsmead Primary School
London, E9 5PP · Hackney · primary school
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10th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 948 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure is 15.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access singing, arts and crafts, forest school, chess, coding, robotics, fire brigade, and EcoACTIVE workshops. Sports include gymnastics and cricket, while arts and music cover drumming, dance, and Hackney Music Singing Festivals. Trips visit the Unicorn Theatre, Ragged Museum, Tate Modern, Hackney Museum, Tower of London, and Hackney Empire. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various workshops scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Kingsmead Primary School
Overview
Kingsmead Primary School is described as a place where “everyone is treated fairly and equally” and pupils’ best interests are central to all work. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff, pupils, and parents feeling part of a school ‘family’. Leaders have maintained the school’s “excellent quality of education” since the previous inspection, ensuring consistently high standards across all aspects of provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned” and sets out clearly what pupils need to learn, allowing them to build “secure knowledge and skills” and achieve highly.
- Reading is prioritised with consistent teaching; staff ensure books are “closely matched to their phonics knowledge” and provide effective support for those falling behind.
- Pupils are “exceptionally well behaved,” showing kindness and respect, while attendance is treated as an important priority with robust support for concerns.
- Staff are well supported through training to develop subject expertise and are skilled at adapting teaching for individual needs, including for pupils with SEND.
- The school offers engaging activities to nurture talents, such as ice skating and steel pans, and provides high-quality pastoral support including a school counsellor.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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